Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
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Eddie Brock's exposé of serial killer Cletus Kasady backfires when Kasady bonds with a red symbiote offspring, Carnage, forcing an uneasy Venom team-up. This 2021 Marvel film was made outside Marvel Studios’ main MCU line-up, so it’s optional for the watch order and works fine on its own. It runs 1h 37m and streams on Disney+ and Starz in the US.
| Directed by | Andy Serkis |
|---|---|
| Starring | Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris |
| Release date | October 1, 2021 |
| Runtime | 1h 37m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| IMDb rating | 5.9/10 |
| Box office | $502M worldwide |
| Series | Legacy Marvel films |
| Part of | Venom movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | No |
Why it matters now
Woody Harrelson's Carnage finally gets loose. It's shorter, sillier and more violent than the first, and its post-credits scene reaches into the multiverse.
Where it fits in your watch
- All legacy Marvel films
Venom: Let There Be Carnage FAQ
Can you skip Venom: Let There Be Carnage?
Yes. It sits outside the MCU timeline, so nothing in the MCU depends on it.
When was Venom: Let There Be Carnage released?
Venom: Let There Be Carnage was released on October 1, 2021.
Is Venom: Let There Be Carnage part of the MCU?
No. Venom: Let There Be Carnage is a Marvel film made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it isn’t on Marvel Studios’ official timeline.
Does Venom: Let There Be Carnage have a post-credit scene?
No, Venom: Let There Be Carnage has no post-credit scene.
Where to watch Venom: Let There Be Carnage in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+, Starz |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Venom: Let There Be Carnage outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Netflix | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Not included | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon |
| India | Netflix, Sony LIV, JioHotstar | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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